Tragic accident

11.05.2011

A tragic accident occurred today at the building site for the new Berlin Brandenburg International Airport BBI.

While carrying out concrete sawing work in the south pavilion a 59-year-old worker fell from a height of between five and seven metres and was fatally injured. The emergency services arrived immediately, but were unable to save the worker’s life and he died at the scene of the accident. The police and the department of occupational safety have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident.

Berlin Airports deeply regret this tragic accident and whish to express their sincere condolences to the deceased’s family.